Mincinglake vs Widewell

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    20/100
    Mincinglake Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      49/100
      Widewell Devon & Cornwall Police

      Mincinglake vs Widewell Results

      A
      20/100
      High Crime
      Mincinglake
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      577 crimes / 12m
      ↑53.9% trend
      23.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      49/100
      Average
      Widewell
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      281 crimes / 12m
      ↑112.9% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mincinglake
      B Widewell
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      577
      281
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      375
      132
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑53.9%
      ↑112.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.8%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mincinglake
      B Widewell
      Violent Crime
      287 ↑41%
      163 ↑163%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      77 ↑67%
      22 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑27%
      18 ↑125%
      Vehicle Crime
      21 ↑320%
      1 ↓83%
      Burglary
      24 ↑85%
      9 ↑350%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      61 ↑49%
      27 ↑125%
      Drugs
      10 ↑25%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      30 ↑67%
      11 ↑10%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑400%
      2
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑300%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑400%
      6 ↑500%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑25%
      17 ↑89%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mincinglake safer than Widewell?

      Mincinglake has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 577 crimes in the last 12 months. Widewell has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 281 crimes. Widewell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mincinglake vs Widewell?

      Mincinglake shows a year-on-year crime trend of +53.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Widewell shows +112.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mincinglake and Widewell?

      In Mincinglake, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (287 incidents). In Widewell, it is Violent Crime (163 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mincinglake and Widewell?

      Mincinglake recorded 77 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Widewell recorded 22. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Mincinglake vs Widewell?

      Violent crime in Mincinglake totalled 287 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 163 in Widewell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mincinglake and Widewell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mincinglake recorded 375 crimes (now 577, a change of +53.9%). Widewell recorded 132 crimes previously (now 281, +112.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mincinglake and Widewell?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Mincinglake has a resolution rate of 23.8% and Widewell has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mincinglake and Widewell?

      Mincinglake falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Widewell is covered by Devon & Cornwall Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Mincinglake and Widewell?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Mincinglake or Widewell on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mincinglake and Widewell. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.